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Forty long years I was grieved with that generation, And said, "It is a people that errs in their heart. They have not known my ways."

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God's 'Grief' Was Loathing

Commentators explain that the Hebrew word for "grieved" is much stronger than simple sadness. It conveys God's deep abhorrence, loathing, and disgust for the generation's persistent rebellion. This highlights the seriousness of sin and God's holy reaction to it.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 95:10

18th Century

Theologian

Forty years long – All the time that they were in the wilderness. During this long period their conduct was such as to try my patience and f…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 95:10

19th Century

Bishop

See Notes, Hebrews 3:17, New Testament Commentary.

I grieved. —Better, I loathed.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 95:7–10

19th Century

Preacher

Today if you will hear his voice, do not harden your heart, as in the provocation, and as in the day of temptation in the wilderness: when your…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 95:10

16th Century

Theologian

Forty years I strove with this generation. The Psalmist presents this as an aggravation of their perverse obstinacy: that God strove with …

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 95:10

17th Century

Pastor

Forty years long was I grieved with this generation
The generation of the wilderness, as the Jews commonly call them…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 95:7–11

17th Century

Minister

Christ calls upon his people to hear his voice. You call him Master, or Lord; then be his willing, obedient people. Hear the voice of his doctrine,…

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